By Tyriq Walters | January 9, 2025 West Indies Senior Test Batting Coach Jimmy Adams expressed confidence in the team’s preparations ahead of their two-match Test series against Pakistan, starting January 17. After nearly two decades away from Pakistan, the West Indies are eager for the upcoming three-day practice match against the Pakistan Shaheens. Adams […]
January 9, 2025 The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) is facing governance challenges that have hindered its decision-making process. To resolve these issues, the GCF has called for an extraordinary meeting. According to General Secretary Mark St. Claire, the federation is struggling due to vacant executive positions, which has created an unstable environment for decision-making. He […]
January 9, 2025 The Guyana Basketball Federation (GBF) One Guyana National League saw two exciting games at the Retrieve Hard Court in Linden on Wednesday night. The Kwakwani Untouchables and Retrieve Raiders both secured impressive victories. In the opening match, the Kwakwani Untouchables triumphed over the Flames with a 69-56 win. The Untouchables took an […]
By Tracey Liverpool | January 9, 2025 The Region Ten Tourism Committee (RTTC) is intensifying its efforts to boost the local tourism industry with a series of training programs set to begin this January. These initiatives are designed to build capacity and equip residents with the skills needed to contribute to the growing tourism sector. […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 9, 2025 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, has called out the City Council and several town councils for underperforming in 2024, expressing concerns about the quality of services provided to residents. During her reflections on the past year, Minister Parag pointed to the ongoing issues faced […]
By Saskia Warrick | January 9, 2025 With the 2025 national budget set to be presented on January 17, Vice President Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has shared that the financial plan will prioritize addressing critical community issues, providing more incentives for public servants, and enhancing the disposable income of citizens. Dr. Jagdeo emphasized that community feedback, […]
By Kimberly Giddings | January 9, 2025 The Ministry of Labour is working closely with the Ministry of Education to implement a new program aimed at preparing CSEC and CAPE students for the workforce. The initiative will provide students with valuable insights into the job market and help bridge the gap between academic achievements and […]
By Delicia Janneire | January 9, 2025 Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, Sonia Parag, recently visited the construction site of the Port Mourant Secondary School in Berbice, providing an update on the extension works. She noted that the project is nearing completion, with significant progress made since her last visit about a month […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 9, 2025 Residents of Region One will now have improved access to healthcare services with the opening of three new health posts in the villages of Kamwatta, Arukamai, and Imbotero. Health Minister Dr. Frank Anthony inaugurated the facilities, marking a significant step in expanding healthcare across the region. During the […]
By Celestine Chacon | January 9, 2025 In 2024, a total of 4.7 billion dollars from carbon credit earnings was invested in 242 indigenous communities across the country. Minister of Amerindian Affairs, Pauline Sukhai, revealed this during her ministry’s year-in-review. At the National Toshaos Council Conference, President Dr. Irfaan Ali announced that indigenous villages would […]